How I built this House extension - start to finish all the stages

I am going to take you through the steps I took to design and build this rear house single storey extension.

In a few videos, I’ll be going through all the steps needed to put a single story extension on this detached home, and I hope it helps you in your own build your own projects and avoid mistakes and difficulties in what is a fairly predicable set of requirements, All you need is some time, some patience and a bit of knowledge, knowledge which….. you can get right here!!

See my other videos to help you build a home or kitchen extension yourself....

Other links to help you

How I draw my builds to help me with the construction and how you can do it too!!
https://youtu.be/l20hkQjEqDc

How to design HOUSE EXTENSION FOUNDATIONS in 2022 for self builders. Avoid waiting, save cash
https://youtu.be/9v7En8gIRoE

How to set out FOUNDATIONS FOR HOUSE EXTENSION to save THOUSANDS..architect shows you how
https://youtu.be/CpMPwhV_BE4

How to POUR CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS FOR HOUSE EXTENSION for self builders
https://youtu.be/3IBP0AJodTE

How to MIX CONCRETE for the home builder - cement mixer or have it delivered?
https://youtu.be/yFion8-Htlc

Installing the steel
https://youtu.be/3t9r2dwvAFA
Installing steel beams for a house extension

How to roof this extension on your own - simple rules to do it yourself
https://youtu.be/oq4dCcan86s

Chapters

00:00 Intro - all the steps
00:28 Design and drawing stage
00:40 Setting out, digging and pouring foundations
01:20 Trench blockwork masonry to ground floor level
02:22 Solum and Damp Proof Membrane
02:51 Supporting house whilst I demolish the back wall
04:00 Steel beams / columns and installation
04:31 Ground floor joists, timber frame walls, rafters
06:00 Below ground drainage
06:56 Pros and cons of timber frame vs masonry cavity wall
08:34 Breather membrane
09:12 Roofing and tiles - can the home builder do this or do I need a roofer
10:01 Facing brick above ground - superstructure
10:51 Cutting the insulation - install a vapour barrier correctly
11:59 Installing the water, heating and electrical services - 1st fix
12:43 Installing the windows - how fix, how to pack and allow for discrepancies
13:26 Next stages and conclusion

I talk about what stages you can do yourself as a self builder and when you should get a builder
What is the best construction method where you want to manage the stages yourself
How to manage the steel
Timber frame vs brick and block cavity wall
Roof rafters with roofing membrane and battens
Can you do roofing yourself? Of course you can - I show you how.
Do you need a structural engineer?
Sizing and ordering windows
Plumbing, heating pipework and why you should consider installing yourself
Electrical cabling and why you should consider installing yourself
The bits you MUST get help on

Here are the stages
Downtakings
Steelwork
Trench blocks
Solum
Floor joists
Drainage and pop ups
Timber wall frame with osb and membrane
Electrics , ring main, lighting, smoke detection, data, security
Heating and water,
Insulation
Windows
Facing brick and sills
Roofing and guttering
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